The food quality here is absolutely outstanding. The prawns were enormous. The curries were so flavorful. Paneer fingers are a unique take on mozzarella sticks! I highly recommend the Chicken 65. So good. read more

Aafrien - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here based on good reviews, but was disappointed. The server was very rude in accommodating requests which were standard for Indian food. She was asking us to order is much higher quantity than what we needed. We ordered Papdi chaat - the puris tasted oily old, it has no potato / onion in it and only extremely sweet yogurt. The paneer tikka vegetable was okay. We ordered for medium spice, but it was less than mild. I was surprised to see this restaurant so highly rated. read more

Perfect little Indian restaurant in uptown We got multiple dishes and all of them had really good flavour Stand out was there bread, especially the spicy naan was really soft and fresh also we really like the butter chicken wings something different dish comes with the fries as well Curry flavours were really good, but Rogan Josh can use somespike of flavour. we got the chicken BA which was moist and juicy comes with Rita. Also, don't forget their bar they have special drinks on their menu. read more

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This restaurant came highly recommended and with exceptional reviews, so perhaps my expectations were a tad high going in. We found ourselves a window seat (with a lovely view of the construction haha) after entering on a weekend afternoon; the place was very quiet and the space was quite large, making it fairly comfortable to hold a conversation. The lengthy menu, including a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, had us waffling between several choices, but ultimately decided on the stir fried okra and a paneer curry. The flavour profile of the bhindi masala was amazing, tangy and delicious without being overpoweringly spicy or salty. My friend, who often enjoys Indian food, offered great reviews of her paneer dish, which was creamy and rich. I do have to say that the portion sizes appeared to be on the slightly small side, especially when considering the prices. Also, even with current inflation levels, charging over $5 for a bowl of rice and almost $5 for simple naan should be pretty much criminal for a restaurant in an area that's not downtown. Service was good and many of the other menu options look interesting, so I can see myself ordering from here again - only this time will be takeout, and I'll cook my own rice. read more

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Great food, portions and service. Good bang for your buck. Super friendly staff. Will definitely be returning! read more

Aafrien - Shahi Paneer, Dal, Masala tea - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Find it difficult using the app and this restaurant will not take orders over the phone so I use someone else who does.

Yes! Definitely a fan. So far we we've only done takeout, and we only tasted the following: butter chicken, garlic naan, dal tadka (yellow lentils in a cumin onion sauce), mango lassi. Everything was very good! The butter chicken sauce was awesome and the chicken morsels are white meat, which I loved. I thought the meat was perfect and tender, although hubby thought some pieces were a bit dry. The lentils were more soupy than expected but still yummy. Garlic naan wasn't the best I've ever had, but definitely tasty. Mango lassi was nice. I'll most definitely order again. read more

Great food and service. One of the best Indian food in town. They spent time to explain the menu in details. The girl worked there recommended her favorite dish, and helped us taking nice photos - multiple ones from the best angle! No problem with the bill as well. We were a group of four and they remember exactly whom ordered what and prepared the bill accordingly. Will definitely go back. read more

Aafrien - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

When I came I got the Gluten Free combo for 2. My boyfriend and I are not gluten free but it seemed like a good amount of food for the two of us. The combo is $50.95 and comes with onion pakoras, one non-veg curry, two veg curries and two rices. The onion pakoras were presented beautifully. They had some potatoes in them and were quite crispy and tasty. We selected the Lamb Madras, butter paneer, and vegetable korma as our curries. The curries and rice came in fairly large servings - in fact, I think the combo for two would be enough for 3 people. All of the curries were delicious and fragrant. I like how they were presented as well, with some garnish on top which made it look extra appetizing. Overall the meal was incredibly delicious and we had lots of leftover so I think the value is great as well. I will definitely be back! read more

Aafrien - From top to bottom: veggie korma, paneer butter masala, lamb madras - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Our Server was friendly who explained where the dishes originated from and why different spices were used based on the regions and their weather. We ordered Dinner for 2, which included an amuse bouche, combo of samosa and pakora (you can choose just one type or a mixture), 2 meats and 1 vegetarian dish, 1 plain rice, 2 plain naans + dessert. We upgraded our naan to garlic naan. Lamb roganjosh was flavorful with a nice kick of spice to it. Butter chicken was creamy. It was so nice to eat freshly baked garlic naan again after all the soggy naan from Covid take out. Everything tasted great with attentive service. Only drawback was that the appetizer was smaller than I imagined with only 1 piece of pakora and 1 piece of samosa to share. Other than that I thought it was an enjoyable meal. I feel bad for the restaurant because of the construction outside never seems to finish after 10+ years. We look forward to returning to support them! read more

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AAFRIEN ~ Authentic North Indian Cuisine! . Must go if you like classic North Indian dishes like Dal Makhani, Tandoori Chicken, Malai Kofta! We loved everything about the place from food to service to ambience! . Met the most humble Owner as well as the Manager! Hospitality at its best. Do meet them if you get a chance . The restaurant is known for serving high quality Tandoori starters as well as mouth watering Indian delicacies. . Rating: 4.6/5 Where: 55 Ellington Ave E, Toronto . #foodbyaandh #ourhungergoals #indian #indianfood #indianfoodie #toronto #torontolife #torontoeats #foodto #foodtoronto #indianrestaurant #northindianfood #tandoori #tandoorichicken #dalmakhani #finedining #delicious #indiandelights #instalike #instagood #instafood #foodgasm read more

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Got take out with my friends here! We got a veggie biryani, chicken biryani, butter chicken and lamb tikki masala to share! Really enjoyed the biryani and both curries. I thought the biryani was super flavourful and savory. The curries when really well with the biryani, however the butter chicken was a bit too salty at times. Overall would recommend this place if you are craving Indian food :) read more

Aafrien - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing Indian restaurant! It's no wonder they opened during the pandemic; they have all the confidence that their food is great, and it shows. Their samosas are made fresh, which is a rarity in this city. They were delicious and absolutely massive, and my number one recommendation for Aafrien. Their chicken biryani was also good. I liked how they included four different sauces on the side, so you can have different flavours with each spoonful of biryani. My personal favourite was the sweet brown sauce. If I order biryani again, I'll be sure to ask for extra of that. I have also tried some of their other menu items such as their curries and cauliflower appetizer, and my conclusion is you can't wrong with anything you pick. Their menu is full of great food. read more

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I tried biryani for the first time at Aafrien, the chicken biryani. When it arrived at my table, the fragrance from all the spices smelled so good! And the taste did not disappoint - not too spicy and packed with so much flavour. The portions were generous as well. Ended up with many leftovers. The service was quick and excellent. The restaurant was not too busy at the lunch hour which made it a cozy spot to catch up. Highly recommend! read more

Food is really amazing! You have to try it to believe how good North Indian food can be. Far better than average. I have eaten in many Indian restaurants. This one tops my list. read more

Really good quality food that was filling. Everything looked so appetising. Wish they had dahi poori chaat instead but dahi batata chaat was also good. Naan & paneer butter masala and chicken biriyani (not pictured) was delicious read more

Aafrien - Dahi batata chaat - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tried their butter chicken, dal makhani, palak paneer, butter naan and rice. This is what I usually order at Indian restaurants. The butter chicken was okay. It tasted like butter chicken I have had at other restaurants and didn't have a memorable flavour. It was creamy and had a sweet taste. So far I have had only one restaurant in Toronto that makes it the way I prefer but I haven't tried them all yet. I like it when I can see pockets of ghee in the butter chicken gravy. This one was not it. The dal and palak paneer were really good. The palak paneer had a very distinct flavor which was interesting. The dal was creamy. Except for the butter chicken the dishes are a bit spicy. Though it is subjective it is still worth mentioning as some people don't like spicy food or have a low tolerance to it. Service was good when I was there. read more

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I was a big fan of the restaurant that was formerly in this spot, TYC, so I was definitely quite curious to check out Aafrien and compare their offerings to the lamentably shuttered TYC. I got my chance on a recent Friday night. I was jonesing for some spicy Indian food and Aafrien seemed like the perfect way to satiate my craving. After perusing their rather extensive menu, I finally decided to go with the Spicy Chicken Madras ("chicken breast cooked in spicy tomato sauce with coconut milk & fennel seeds"). (Before I get to the food itself, I will warn you that you don't get anything with your main. No rice, no naan, no nothing. It wasn't a problem, though, because I figured that might happen and I went ahead and made my own rice ahead of time.) Anyway, it's good. It's perhaps not the best Indian I've ever had, but I certainly wasn't disappointed. The depth of flavor was pretty impressive, and I should also note that the spice level, which initially didn't seem like much, really snuck up on me the more I ate. The copious chunks of chicken were perhaps a little on the dry side, but this wasn't nearly as problematic as you might think given how delicious the sauce was. Let's hope Aafrien manages to stick around a little longer than TYC. read more

Fantastic food. Sree and Criti both from Nepal are absolutely some of the best servers I've ever met. They are incredibly kind and caring to my parents who always come to the restaurant. Yesterday, my wife and I (both visiting from New York) came in with my parents and they offered fantastic, personalized service. They should both get a raise and promoted because people like this are rare! Food is amazing too! read more

The butter chicken, the garlic naan, the mango smoothie and the gulap jamun (dessert) are out of this world! My new favorite Indian restaurant in midtown. We will definitely order from them again, as the delicate interplay of flavors was incredible and everything was so fresh! read more

I couldn't ask for anything better than the best birthday experience l just had at Aafrien. The food was out of this world, chicken 65 was finger licking and lamb Biryani yummy and flavourful. We actually called to speak to the very young and enterprising chef who made you feel like heaven on your plate. Daval who seated and took orders was fantastic at customer service and the manager too very welcoming. This was our first visit can't wait to get back soon. read more

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I really enjoyed Aafrien's food. I had ordered a Lamb Biriyani and a Pulled Chicken Khurchan Curry. It was wonderful to taste. Having a good restaurant like this really helps when you love Indian food. The people are quite caring and nice. They even added a piece of sweet because I had ordered on thanksgiving. read more

First time ordering from here, didn't know what to expect. It was very delicious! Flavor was amazing. We got goat briyani, cauliflower curry, and chicken curry. We loved all of them! read more

Aafrien - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fantastic Indian restaurant! We have ordered takeout so many times and they are always consistent and delicious. All their different breads, from classic naan to lachha parantha, are amazing. Our go-to curries include spicy chicken madras, prawn lime masala, saffron chicken korma and aloo saag. Highly recommend! read more

I always get the spinach w cottage cheese - the saag paneer dish. Can't comment on the rest of the dishes. Probably one of my favourite Indian restaurants at the moment. read more

Delicious food! The Eggplant Bharta, chicken tikka masala and coconut fish curry were so tasty. Wait staff were very attentive and kind. Restaurant is spacious and service was smooth and timely. I would definitely go back. read more

I rarely leave reviews but the food at Aafrien was so good I felt compelled to. There are many Indian restaurants in my neighbourhood but unfortunately none are good, so we've been travelling 30 minutes if we want Indian food. I am so glad we decided to try Aafrien. It is not far and definitely one of the best Indian restaurants in Toronto in our opinion, and now our new favourite. We ordered, samosas, butter chicken, aloo gobi, rice and naan. All were excellent. read more

I had the fish curry - it was delicious! the waiter was also very knowledgable about the menu options and the environment was relaxed and cheerful. Excellent! read more

I highly recommend this restaurant! I only have great things to say about this place. The lamb biryani and chicken khurchan curry are worth trying. The food and flavours are very well balanced and innovative while still reminding you of the comfort food you always wish for. So happy to find this little gem! read more

Awesome taste at good price , so far i found Aafrien is best indian restaurant in toronto.

This is the best Indian food we've had. The ingredients are fresh and there was so much care put in. Good customer service too Looking forward to dining in! read more

This place is amazing. We had 3 different curries and they were all rich, delicious and had such a wonderful depth of flavor. We also had the cauliflower appetizer which I would say is a must! The Rasmalai, Cardamom dessert is also not to be missed. So lovely and light and creamy! We did takeout and everything was hot and fresh. The restaurant does look lovely though. We're visiting from out of town but I would absolutely come back to this restaurant. read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would! Best Indian food and best staff ever! Always very friendly and helpful, and the service is beyond great. Also they always give you generous amounts and surprises; whether that be a 10 dollar off coupon or complimentary appetizers and deserts when we used to dine inside the restaurant. Definitely have my support. I love this place! I never wrote a review in my life before but for this establishment I sure can :) read more

Fantastic! I was so surprised to find this gem, just opened. Superb food and service.